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Inside the CCP-Funded Travel Groups Looking to Influence Taiwanese
By Ian Huang
A visit by a group of Taiwanese youths to some obscure historical sites is more than just a travel outing. It is part of a calculated propaganda strategy.
Afghan Women, Erased From Public Life, Are Turning to Instagram
By Humaira Rabin
The content they share is varied, and often inspiring. It ranges from showcasing their daily lives to sharing inspirational posts and promoting local businesses.
In the Face of Oppression, Feminist Resistance in Kazakhstan Persists
By Xeniya Golub and Alfiya Jangitayeva
Kazakhstan’s feminist activists persist, despite formidable resistance from both the state and anti-feminist groups.
Gender Apartheid: The Erasure of Afghanistan’s Women and Refugee Populations
By Tushar Shetty
Isabelle Lassee of Amnesty International and The Diplomat's Catherine Putz discuss the state of gender apartheid in Afghanistan and the impact of changing U.S. policy in the region.
Concern in Mongolia After Police Raid on Independent News Outlet
By Uranbileg Tumurkhuyag
Eight employees for Noorog Creative Studio were detained, allegedly without due process, on murky and shifting charges.
India’s Growing Misinformation Crisis: A Threat to Democracy
By Abhinav Mehrotra and Amit Upadhyay
Failure to curb dissemination of falsehood via social media can have long-term effects on democratic processes.
Why Did Japan Cut Funding to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women?
By Ming Gao
Japan’s decision to end its contribution to the U.N.'s top gender equality body could hardly come at a worse time, both diplomatically and symbolically.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen, Myanmar Junta Celebrate Closure of US-Funded Media Outlets
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S.-funded broadcasters Radio Free Asia and Voice of America have long been a thorn in the side of the region's repressive governments.
China’s Dwindling Marriage Rate Is Fueling Demand for Brides Trafficked From Abroad
By Ming Gao
The question of who China’s leftover men will marry is becoming a pressing issue for Beijing. The government’s response will shape the country’s future for decades to come.
The Lasting Legacy of Taiwan’s 1990 Wild Lily Movement
By John J. Chin and Kevin Zheng
This month marks the 35th anniversary of Taiwan’s Wild Lily Movement. Student activism has been a continuing force for democracy in Taiwan in the years since.
Tibetan Language, Epic, and the Bards Safeguarding Heritage
By Tim Thurston
There is a veritable cottage industry of cultural production related to the Gesar epic.
A Bleak Future for Rohingya Refugees
By Jannatul Naym Pieal
Despite the U.N. secretary-general’s visit to Bangladesh this week, the outlook for Rohingya refugees remains bleak.
‘Worse Than the Withdrawal’: Shawn VanDiver on the Plight of America’s Afghan Allies
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Changes have drastically reduced the number of Afghans able to reach safety, creating a backlog that will take years to clear – if the program is ever reinstated.”
How China Is Weaponizing Education to Erase Tibetan Identity
By Tsering Dolka Gurung
For China, Sinicizing Tibet’s next generation through boarding schools is the ultimate strategy for solidifying its control over the region.
Regional Inequity in Menstrual Health Persists in India
By Karan Babbar and Mahashweta Chakrabarty
Central, eastern, and northeastern India lag behind in access to the government’s menstrual health and hygiene programs.
China’s System of Mass Arbitrary Detention
By Angeli Datt
New research analyzing 1,545 prison sentences echoes U.N. concerns that arbitrary detentions “may constitute crimes against humanity.”
UNICEF and Children’s Wellness and Protection in Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
UNICEF’s representative to Mongolia, Evariste Kouassi-Komlan, discusses the agency's projects in the country and the challenges facing the country's children and youth.
Was a CCP Influence Operation Behind RedNote’s US Surge?
By Rohit Sharma, Nikhil Prashar, and Kashish Kunden
The surge in TikTok refugees looks to have been a major success for a new CCP technique: perspective hacking.
Another US Funding Cut Threatens Human Rights in North Korea
By Danielle Chubb
The halt to funding for the NED threatens to shut down groups documenting and helping to stop human rights abuses in North Korea.
The Mongol Archive: Medieval Links Between France and Mongolia
By Mark Cruse
The medieval Mongol archive, dating from the 13th century, had a profound influence on French maps and exploration.
Kazakh Youth Find Their Voice for Nuclear Justice at the UN
By Nigel Li
Kazakhstan was among the original 50 states that signed and ratified the treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons in 2018.
Communities in Cameroon Demand Justice as Chinese-funded Iron Mining Project Advances
By Jean Thierry Mvondo, Victor Dang Mvongo, and Joliesse Videle Feze
The Lobé-Kribi Iron Ore Project in Cameroon, led by Sinosteel, poses serious social and environmental risks.
Do India’s Domestic Violence Laws Discriminate Against Men?
By Kavita Chowdhury
Official data shows that every third woman in India is a victim of domestic violence
Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Was Bad. What He Did Next May Have Been Worse.
By Mitch Shin
As Yoon Suk-yeol embraces the rhetoric of far-right extremists, South Korea has become deeply polarized and political violence is on the rise.